Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site

Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site Welcome to the official page of Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site. Located in Albany, NY, the site was home to Philip J.
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Schuyler, the Revolutionary War Major General, US Senator, agrarian, and businessman. Located in Albany, NY, Schuyler Mansion was home to Philip J. He and his wife, Catharine Van Rensselaer, descended from affluent and powerful Dutch families. Together they raised eight children in this home. The home was built in a Georgian style, reflecting Schuyler's English tastes, on a bluff overlooking the H

udson River. Originally situated on an 80-acre tract of land, the grounds once included an orchard, formal gardens, and a working farm. Throughout the Schuyler family occupancy from 1763-1804, the mansion was the site of military strategizing, political hobnobbing, elegant social affairs, and an active family life. It was also home to more than fifty enslaved laborers, servants, and artisans over that span. From mid-May through October, visitors can enjoy guided tours of the mansion, as well as an orientation exhibition in the Visitor Center focusing on the 18th century history of the site and its inhabitants. Temporary exhibitions and public programs are scheduled year-round. Tours for school and adult groups, as well as outreach programs, are also available. All tours, public and private, are by reservation. Please call (518) 434-0834 to make a reservation.

Today is the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. Philip Schuyler was one of the ...
08/23/2026

Today is the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. Philip Schuyler was one of the largest enslavers in the Albany area, and we have the names of over 60 people who were enslaved by Philip Schuyler over 40 years at both his Albany and Saratoga properties.

In his last will and testament Schuyler did not choose to free any of the people he enslaved, instead this decision was left up to the executors of his will, who manumitted some of these individuals after his death in 1804. Slavery would not be outlawed in New York until 1827, 23 years after Schuyler’s death.

(Image Transcription: I Philip Schuyler of the City of Albany Esquire do hereby in pursuance of the act in such case made and provided, Certify that Since the fourth day of July last a negro male Child named Hanover was born to whose Service I am entitled now aged Eight months and fifteen Days dated this 15th Day of May 1801)

(This notice references the Gradual Abolition Act of 1799, which said that any child born to an enslaved woman after July 4th of 1799 would be free, but not until a period of continued enslavement- 28 years for men, and 25 years for women.)

08/21/2026

Updated schedule for our America 250 Lecture Series! Happy Birthday America! 🇺🇸

Tickets are still available! Mingle with like-minded history enthusiasts while enjoying a selection of local beer, 18th-...
08/21/2026

Tickets are still available! Mingle with like-minded history enthusiasts while enjoying a selection of local beer, 18th-century punch, and hors d'oeuvres.

Play the part of a Revolutionary War spy: search the mansion for clues, solve the cypher, and deliver secret intelligence to Major General Philip Schuyler.

This is a ticketed, 21+ only event. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of event.
Presented by Friends of Schuyler Mansion and Discover Albany.
For more information, call the museum at 518-434-0834

On this day in 1795, Philip and Catharine Schuyler’s oldest son John Bradstreet passed away at the age of 30. In a lette...
08/19/2026

On this day in 1795, Philip and Catharine Schuyler’s oldest son John Bradstreet passed away at the age of 30. In a letter Philip wrote to his daughter Caty on August 27th he says,

“You have before this heard and lamented on heavy loss in the death of Your dear Brother Johnny… He was a worthy man, virtuous & lush, and satisfied to his tenants. Hence I have an humble compliance that his spirit enjoys eternal happiness.”

(Image: Drawing of the Schuyler's Saratoga property which John Bradstreet Schuyler was put in charge of by his father).

On this day in 1776, Major General Philip Schuyler wrote a letter to General George Washington concerning blame being pl...
08/18/2026

On this day in 1776, Major General Philip Schuyler wrote a letter to General George Washington concerning blame being placed against him for the movements of troops. Schuyler claimed that he was acting in accordance to his duties, but that his enemies still had a desire to paint him as a traitor.

“As the movement of the Army from Crown point to Tyonderoga [sic] was so Generally Condemned at New York, It is more then probable that Congress must have heard it, and I therefore wish, that every thing I have said on the Subject, should be Communicated to them… I Assure you, my dear Sir, that I very reluctantly entered on a Command, in which I foresaw as many Difficulties as I have Experienced, I easily Conceived that a people whom it had been necessary to Inspire with Jealousy of the men in power in Great Britain, and those Employed by them in this Injured Country, would also be Easily Induced, by Artful and Designing men to Transfer part of that Jealousy to the Servants of the public here, my Conjectures were well founded, for Suspicion and Envy have Followed me, from the Moment I came To the Command, I have experienced the Most Illiberal abuse, in many of the Colonies, and even in the Army I Commanded…”

In August of 1800, Philip Schuyler purchased an iron bound wagon from the Society of Shakers at New Lebanon. Schuyler’s ...
08/13/2026

In August of 1800, Philip Schuyler purchased an iron bound wagon from the Society of Shakers at New Lebanon. Schuyler’s purchase of the wagon is one of the earliest known receipts of purchase from this particular Shaker village, established in 1782. For this wagon he paid $75 plus a $4 delivery fee.

If someone were to mention the "best of wives and best of women," you might assume they were quoting Hamilton, referring...
08/12/2026

If someone were to mention the "best of wives and best of women," you might assume they were quoting Hamilton, referring to Eliza Schuyler, of course. But not all of the Founding Fathers would agree with you!

On August 9, 1776, Samuel Chase, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, wrote a letter to Philip Schuyler. He was leaving Congress in Philadelphia for a little while, and looking forward to seeing who he called, "the best of women & of wifes," Anne Baldwin Chase.

Mrs. Chase is shown in this portrait by Charles Wilson Peale with her daughters, Matilda Chase (right), and Anne Chase (on her lap).

On September 3 from 5-7pm at Schuyler Mansion in Albany, mingle with like-minded history enthusiasts while enjoying a se...
08/11/2026

On September 3 from 5-7pm at Schuyler Mansion in Albany, mingle with like-minded history enthusiasts while enjoying a selection of local beer, 18th-century punch, and hors d'oeuvres.

Play the part of a Revolutionary War spy: search the mansion for clues, solve the cypher, and deliver secret intelligence to Major General Philip Schuyler.

This is a ticketed, 21+ only event. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of event. https://parks.ny.gov/visit/events/history-happy-hour-revisit-revolution

Presented by Friends of Schuyler Mansion and Discover Albany.
For more information, call the museum at 518-434-0834

On this day in 1757, Elizabeth Schuyler was born to Catharine and Philip Schuyler at Philip’s childhood home at the corn...
08/09/2026

On this day in 1757, Elizabeth Schuyler was born to Catharine and Philip Schuyler at Philip’s childhood home at the corner of N, Pearl St. in Albany.

Throughout her life Elizabeth was a very active person. Family friend Tench Tilghman wrote in 1775 about Elizabeth’s behavior on a visit to Cohoes Falls that she had, “been used to ramble over and climb grounds of this sort for she disdained all assistance and made herself merry at the distress of the other Ladies.”

Elizabeth went on to marry Alexander Hamilton and was instrumental in securing his legacy for the 50 years she lived after his death.

Address

32 Catherine Street
Albany, NY
12202

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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+15184340834

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